Obituaries

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Philip E Strong

Philip E Strong

Apr 6, 2018

Philip Earl Strong, 84 passed away Friday, April 6, 2018. He was born July 27, 1933 in Stoneville, NC son to the late Hamilton Scott Roxie Craig Strong. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church of Monroe with burial to follow at Lakeland Memorial Park. Mr. Strong is survived by his...

Ray Wilson Mullis

Ray Wilson Mullis

Apr 5, 2018

Ray Wilson Mullis, 84, passed away on Thursday April 5, 2018 at his home. He was born in Union County to James Haywood and Bessie Faye Hinson. He retired from American Cyanamid, where he worked for 35 years after serving as a Corporal in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Lillie, as...

Michael Gene Page

Michael Gene Page

Apr 4, 2018

Michael (Mike) Gene Page passed away suddenly at his home in Waxhaw, NC on April 4th, 2018. Mike was born to Jean Tucker Page, formerly of Monroe and Frank Oliver Page Sr., formerly of LaPine, OR. Mike grew up in Monroe NC, graduating from the home of the Rebels at Monroe High School in 1981. He proudly served for...

Chloe (Lathan) Phillips

Chloe (Lathan) Phillips

Apr 4, 2018

Chloe Lathan Phillips, 94, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018. She was born in Union County, NC on December 30, 1923 daughter of the late L. Clyde Lathan and Eunice Broome Lathan. Mrs. Phillips retired as Vice President of United Carolina Bank (now BBT) after 41 years of service. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, April 8,...

Marlene Rosario Alegria

Marlene Rosario Alegria

Apr 4, 2018

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Robert Eugene Sr. Parler

Robert Eugene Sr. Parler

Apr 2, 2018

Robert Eugene Bob Parler Sr. 90, of Monroe passed away Monday, April 2, 2018. He was born February 14, 1928 in Creston, SC, a son of the late Paul Jefferson and Mary Louis Kemmerlin Parler. He is also preceded in death by a son in law, Arnold Hill, and two great grandchildren. Mr. Parler served in the US Navy...

Timothy Johnson Roberts

Timothy Johnson Roberts

Apr 2, 2018

TIMOTHY JOHNSON ROBERTS, 61, went peacefully to the Lord on Monday, April 2nd, 2018 with his wife and high school sweetheart of 39 years, Phyllis Huffman Roberts, by his side. A native of Ashley Heights and a resident of Monroe, he leaves behind two daughters, Ashley Jason Wheeler of Wilmington, NC and Jodie Steve Chiambretti of Mint Hill, NC...

Mary Lee Elizabeth (Surratt) Tucker

Mary Lee Elizabeth (Surratt) Tucker

Mar 29, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Tucker, 95, of Monroe, NC passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018. She was born in Union County, February 14, 1923 daughter to the late Earl and Loretta Helms Surratt. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband Lloyd Tucker, two sons, Tommy Tucker (infant) and Lloyd “Butch” Tucker, a daughter Alice “Joy” Heath, a brother...

Linda Ann Martin

Linda Ann Martin

Mar 29, 2018

Linda A. Martin 74, of Waxhaw, NC, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018. She was born September 19, 1943. She is survived by her daughter Kimberly A. Austin, grandson, Michael Stallings and a brother W.A. (Buddy) Martin. Online condolences can be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory is caring for the Martin family.

Charlie Lee Jr. Taylor

Charlie Lee Jr. Taylor

Mar 28, 2018

Charlie Lee Taylor Jr, (C.L.) 68, of Indian Trial was born on October 21, 1949. He passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at his residence, surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Lizzy Kiker Taylor, a son Jeffery Scott Taylor, a brother Wayne Taylor and a sister Emma Taylor. Funeral services...

Fredrick Brocton Patterson

Fredrick Brocton Patterson

Mar 26, 2018

Fredrick Brocton Patterson, 86, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018. He was born to the late Fred and Cassie Mae Patterson, on June 23, 1931. He was also preceded in death by his daughter. Penny Lu Patterson. Memorial service for Fredrick will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Central United Methodist Church, in the sanctuary,...

John Lamb

John Lamb

Mar 24, 2018

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Marilyn (Roberts) Huey

Marilyn (Roberts) Huey

Mar 23, 2018

Marilyn Roberts Huey of Waxhaw, left this earthly realm for a joyful and pain-free reunion with her late husband, Bill Huey and her beloved sons, Tommy and Bill, who had also gone before. Marilyn was born in 1925 to William Chalmers and Alma Sims Roberts. She grew up on a Lancaster County farm but moved to the Hyde Park...

Phyllis Leigh (West) Myers

Phyllis Leigh (West) Myers

Mar 20, 2018

Phyllis Leigh West Myers, 71, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at her residence. She was born January 9, 1947 daughter to the late Wallard Wilson West, Sr. Phyllis Hall West. Leigh is survived by her loving husband David Myers, three daughters, Melissa M. Coughran, Holly M. LeBatard, and Sarah C. Myers, a brother Willard Wilson West, Jr., seven...

Vera Mae (Griffin) Linker

Vera Mae (Griffin) Linker

Mar 18, 2018

Vera Mae Linker, 91 was called to her Heavenly home on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Pruitt Health in Monroe, NC surrounded by her family. She was born on January 27, 1927 in Monroe, NC. She was the daughter of the late Walter George and Allie Mae (Donahue) Griffin, she is also preceded in death by two husbands James...

Shirley (Presley) Jordan

Shirley (Presley) Jordan

Mar 18, 2018

Olin Shirley Jordan, 92, passed away March, 18, 2018. She was born February, 13, 1926 to the late Randolph Presley and Lou Little Presley. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, March 23, 2018 at Lakeland Memorial Park. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 am until 10:45 am at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904...

Charles "Chuck" Holdsworth

Charles "Chuck" Holdsworth

Mar 17, 2018

Charles Walter “Chuck” Holdsworth of Waxhaw, formerly of Charlotte, passed away peacefully in the early hours of the morning on ST. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2018. He was set free from the challenges of living with progressive Parkinson’s disease. The past few years had been a test of faith for him and he handled the daily challenges with dignity...

Barbara Ann (Baucom) Braswell

Barbara Ann (Baucom) Braswell

Mar 17, 2018

Barbara Ann Braswell, 77 of Monroe, passed on to her eternal heavenly home to be with our gracious Lord Savior on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Pruitt Health Center in Monroe Mrs. Braswell was born July 20, 1940 in Union County, NC daughter to the late Boyce Gertrude Baucom. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Carol Jean (Filkins) King

Carol Jean (Filkins) King

Mar 14, 2018

Carol Jean Filkins King, 65 passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018. She was born June 10, 1952 in Waukegan, IL daughter to Cynthia Johns Filkins and the late Elmer Wayne Filkins. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, March 18, 2018 in Gordon Funeral Chapel 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe NC, 28112. Carol was loved dearly by...

Albert Douglas Broome

Albert Douglas Broome

Mar 13, 2018

Albert Douglas Broome, also known as Doug, was born December 5, 1930. Son of Luther and Tessie (McCorkle). Doug was one of four children. The family will receive friends from 2:00pm until 4:00pm, followed by Military Honors, March 17, 2018 at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112. Doug was married to Nona Dee (Harmon); to this...

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